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Bishop Hoban High School

159 S Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18701-0187 -

School Notes Overview:

Bishop Hoban High School are more than the sum of its students and faculty and learning resources. Academics are the heart of the school whose soul is its mission to know Christ. Bishop Hoban High School, a community of faith and learning established to educate and form young men and women in the Roman Catholic Church tradition, will graduate Christ-centered, productive, contributing members of society, through excellence in teaching and through learning in partnership with family and community in a safe and caring environment.To accomplish this mission, we work daily in the classroom to learn and to acquire meaningful knowledge that will lead students to lives enriched by practice of faith and scholarship. In accord with Bishop Hoban’s mission and philosophy, Guidance Department personnel promote a program which will help each student develop the values of personal dignity, self-esteem, self-worth and mutual respect. While encouraging students to celebrate their God given talents and uniqueness in all facets of their lives – personal, social, cultural and academic – our program is geared toward enhancing ability to be compassionate, responsible and productive individuals, imbued with integrity, generosity and humanitarian ideals....

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School Overview:

	Bishop Hoban High School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
County	Luzerne County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	650 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	4%	25%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 153 students
	Grade 10 - 175 students
	Grade 11 - 168 students
	Grade 12 - 154 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	50 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:12	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Bishop Hoban High School are more than the sum of its students and faculty and learning resources. Academics are the heart of the school whose soul is its mission to know Christ. Bishop Hoban High School, a community of faith and learning established to educate and form young men and women in the Roman Catholic Church tradition, will graduate Christ-centered, productive, contributing members of society, through excellence in teaching and through learning in partnership with family and community in a safe and caring environment.To accomplish this mission, we work daily in the classroom to learn and to acquire meaningful knowledge that will lead students to lives enriched by practice of faith and scholarship. In accord with Bishop Hoban’s mission and philosophy, Guidance Department personnel promote a program which will help each student develop the values of personal dignity, self-esteem, self-worth and mutual respect. While encouraging students to celebrate their God given talents and uniqueness in all facets of their lives – personal, social, cultural and academic – our program is geared toward enhancing ability to be compassionate, responsible and productive individuals, imbued with integrity, generosity and humanitarian ideals.
Profile last updated: 11/29/2006

In the News:

Diocese clarifies handling of porn case (Times Leader)
posted on October 24, 2009 at 12:27:40 pm
SCRANTON – In response to questions raised about the handling of the Rev. Robert Timchak’s arrest on charges of possessing child pornography, the Diocese of Scranton issued a revised statement Friday providing more details.
Diocese of Scranton priest faces child pornography charges (The Scranton Times-Tribune)
posted on October 20, 2009 at 08:26:54 am
A Diocese of Scranton priest was charged Monday with 17 counts of child sexual abuse for allegedly having files of naked, underage boys on his computer. The Rev. Robert Timchak, 43, most recently of Milford, turned himself in to a Pike County district ju
Diocese of Scranton priest faces child pornography charges (The Citizens' Voice)
posted on October 20, 2009 at 08:22:38 am
A Diocese of Scranton priest was charged Monday with 17 counts of sexual child abuse for allegedly having files of naked, underage boys on his computer.
Catholic priest Timchak faces child pornography charges (Times Leader)
posted on October 20, 2009 at 05:58:50 am
The Rev. Robert Timchak turned himself in on Monday to face 19 criminal charges in connection with possessing child pornography.
Father Timchak charged with possession of child pornography (Times Leader)
posted on October 19, 2009 at 11:56:48 pm
The Rev. Robert Timchak, popularly known as "Father Bob," turned himself in to authorities in Pike County on 16 counts of child sexual abuse stemming from allegations of possession of child pornography.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (18701)	School Zip (18701)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	3,685 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	19%	22%
Population Average Age	26 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	1.5 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$15,656	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	49 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	9% / 91%	68% / 32%